for contactless and chip
(2nd generation)
Accept chip cards and contactless payments on the go or on the counter.
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Secure payments every time
Square Reader for contactless and chip safely and securely accepts chip cards, contactless cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay anywhere. Plus, get data security, 24/7 fraud prevention, and payment-dispute management at no extra cost.
A battery that keeps up
Square Reader for contactless and chip packs a powerful battery in a pocket-sized POS. It takes 20% more transactions on a single charge (than the 1st generation reader), so you can take payments anywhere your customers are.
Stay connected
Square Reader for contactless and chip stays connected to your device, so you’re always ready for your next sale — whether it’s in 20 minutes or the next day. No Wi-Fi? Use offline payments to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours.²
Additional terms apply.
Just dip or tap to pay
Be ready for every sale with Square Reader for contactless and chip. More customers than ever are paying with contactless (NFC) cards, and over 95% of cards processed through Square are EMV chip cards. Every dip or tap payment is the same simple rate: 2.6% + 10 cents. Plus no contracts, and no monthly fees.
Dip the chip.
Customers can check out in just two seconds by inserting their chip card into the reader.
Tap your device or card.
Customers can hold their devices or contactless cards near the reader for even faster payment with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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Pricing
per in-person payment.
6% + 30 cents per Afterpay transaction.
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Get a custom rate
We can create custom pricing for some businesses that process $250K+ in credit card sales.
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Find the right accessories
With a wide range of accessories, transform your Square Reader for contactless and chip into a complete mobile POS or keep it in place on the counter.
Bosstab Dock for Square Reader
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Extended 6.5 ft. USB-C Cable
For Square Reader for contactless and chip (2nd generation)
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Infinite Peripherals® Case
For iPad mini (6th generation)
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OtterBox uniVERSE Case
For iPhone 13
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OtterBox uniVERSE Case
For 10.2” iPad
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Specs and features
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Bluetooth enabled (BLE)
Enabled with BLE 5.3 for stable connection and Stay Connected mode for effortless pairing.
Professional, portable design
Purpose-built hardware gives your business a professional feel day in and day out.
One-year warranty
If you run into issues with your Square Reader for contactless and chip, you have a one-year limited warranty.
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Frequently asked questions
Which devices can you connect with Square Reader for contactless and chip?
Square Reader for contactless and chip is compatible with a wide range of Android and iOS devices. Square offers a range of cases, a dock, and other accessories to transform your Square Reader for contactless and chip into a mobile or countertop POS solution.
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Does Square Reader for contactless and chip require Wi-Fi?
Square Reader for contactless and chip requires an internet connection. Connect Square Reader for contactless and chip to the internet through a Wi-Fi network, a hotspot, or cellular data. No Wi-Fi? You can use offline payments² to keep taking payments for up to 24 hours. Additional terms apply.
Learn more about offline payments
Does Square Reader for contactless and chip need to be charged?
Square Reader for contactless and chip does need to be charged, but once charged, it has a battery that lasts all day.
Does Square Reader for contactless and chip accept dip and tap payments?
Yes. Square Reader for contactless and chip accepts chip cards, contactless (NFC) cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Do I need to pair Square Reader for contactless and chip to my device again if I temporarily stop using it?
Square Reader for contactless and chip will stay connected to make a sale without needing to repair your reader.
See it on your counter
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Read the guide
Get step-by-step instructions and helpful info on all Square Reader for contactless and chip can do for your business.
The Square Reader for contactless and chip guide
Other hardware options
Take contactless payments with just your phone — no hardware needed.
Discover Tap to Pay on iPhone
Discover Tap to Pay on Android
¹Instant transfer requires a linked bank account or supported debit card and costs a fee per transfer. Minimum amount is $25 and maximum is $10,000 in a single transfer. New Square sellers may be limited to $2,000 per day. Funds generated through Square’s payment processing services are generally available in the Square balance or Square Checking account immediately after a payment is processed. Funds are subject to your bank’s availability schedule, but are generally available in your bank account within 20 minutes of initiating an instant transfer.
²Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation - v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.
